Equiami riding aid?

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Has anyone tried one of these? My 6yo is going through a nose poking phase. He can be very lazy to school which doesnt help and often applying more leg leads to more poking! He can stay soft in walk and sitting trot if you have enough energy to keep him going, so doubt its physical. That said he had a fall a while back so will be getting physio out soon anyway.

Thought they looked good though as not restrictive and don't pull back on the mouth at all, hence no added excuse to be lazy? :p

http://www.equiami.com/riding-aid.php
 
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Wouldn't use one myself.
Check no probs after fall - that would be my first port of call!!
Then when you have the all clear concentrate on schooling forwards, lots of circles/serpentines etc. Loosing the nose poking will come with time and in short bursts at first. There is no easy fix - just the right work over time. If he is lazy to school then you need to train him to respond to less of an aid - nagging will just lead to him being dead to the leg. Ask once with a squeeze (while making sure you are being allowing with your hands - less nose poking won't be fixed with your hands), if no response then a flick with a schooling whip. He should become more off your leg in no time.
 
Thanks for your reply, I really do try the whole 'get him off the leg' schooling bit. He just thinks schooling is really dull and this is his quiet protest lol. Especially as we are stuck riding indoors just now with all the snow. He's much better out hacking/in field etc but schooling is a bit grim :(
 
Can you do some pole work to make it more interesting, or pop a little cross pole every 10 mins or so during your flatwork - might make thing more interesting and get him thinking forwards abit more? You could also school using dressage tests - helps to have an aim to work at each session so tests are useful for that if you can't find the inspiration!
 
I defo need inspiration lol! Yeah I could do that, although he doesn't really get excited about jumping in the school either! I'm making him sound terrible here - loves xc and jumps well on grass etc!
I'm just worried that he is so inverted at times - i.e the more I get after him to get off my leg - that he is using all the wrong muscles and effectively training his muscles to work this way, hence I thought some sort of short term intervention might not be the worst idea?
 
I would just get the physio out if he has had a fall, then take the schooling from there. It does take a while, and you will get plenty of superb nose poking on the way, but it will come with time. Perhaps get someone to treat you to a couple of lessons for Christmas? Just a small time with someone on the ground with ideas and different exercises to suit the two of you can work wonders and help you work through a block.
 
Thanks, I will get physio out soon. I actually get a lesson every week and he gets schooled for me once a week too. Have also started having lessons away from home with a dressage trainer. Its not through lack of trying i can asure you!
 
I echo what has been said about getting the back person out first, tbh this should have been done after the fall, as if there was any damage or adjustment to the horse, it could well be that you have built up muscles in the wrong area, so it might be harder to correct.

Secondly, the equiami is a brilliant piece of equipment, I like it as you can ride in it too. My horse is in rehab at the moment and not allowed to lunge or do circles, however I need the action of a 'pessoa' to try and get him to stretch under me long and low, it really helps them hold themselves correctly and without force.
 
Thanks very much, this is what I was wondering. Do you find it needs much by way of adjustment whilst riding? The ad says that the rider needs to 'pause' to correct its postion :confused:

He fell about 3 weeks ago, he has been checked, buted and had several sessions with the equissage but I will still get the physio out like I said.
 
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I'm just worried that he is so inverted at times - i.e the more I get after him to get off my leg - that he is using all the wrong muscles and effectively training his muscles to work this way, hence I thought some sort of short term intervention might not be the worst idea?
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I feel your pain! I have one of these. All checks done he is just a sod. RI can not believe he still won't drop into my hand. He is just about starting to now but it has been such a battle. The more you push the more he says no! Wilful pighead. Good luck with yours. I hope I've cracked it without any help now but if not I'll be after you to find out what you used!
 
Lol, they're frustrating at times aren't they?! I still think I might give this a go - if you're genuinely interested I can take some pics and let you know how we get on?
 
Just to say, altho don't own the riding aid I use the equiAmi lunging aid regularly and it's absol. brilliant. No fixing, horse finds beautiful rounded postn working thro from behind almost like magic. I assume you've read up on HOW it works which all makes total sense to me. Loosens and stretches topline like nothing else. Used mine on post hunting days for last two seasons and swear by it so if riding version is as good and have no reason to suspect it wouldn't be since works on same principle, then well worth the pennies.
 
I dont know a lot on the physio side of things regarding the fall but i have to say that the equiami lunging aid is brilliant, really got my poorley schooled and broken mare learning to work from behind in a nice soft outline. would reccomend it for anyone wanting a good lunging aid, also as it is easy to adjust but can loosen during use
 
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